2010 MWCC Annual Safety & Security Report by Mount Wachusett Community College

2010 Annual Safety & Security Report (Clery Act Annual Report)

Prepared by: Karen Kolimaga Chief of Campus Police Ann S. McDonald, J.D. Executive Vice President

October 1, 2011

www.mwcc.edu 978-632-6600 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440-1000 AA/EEO Institution

TABLE OF CONTENTS I.

II.

INTRODUCTION

Designation and Description of Campuses

Maps

CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES

College Campus Police Law Enforcement Authority

Campus Police Relationship with Local and State Police

Crime Reporting Procedures

Daily Crime Log/Open Campus Logs Provisions

Drug and Alcohol Policy

FERPA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parental Notification Policy

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities

Emergency Communication Policies

Emergency Incident Confirmation Policy

Alarms and Notification Systems

Protocol for Response to Campus Crime or Emergencies

Timely Warning Procedures

Security of Buildings and Grounds

Campus Security/Key Program

Campus Sexual Assault Policy

Policy

ii.

Criminal Offense Procedures and Student Code

of Conduct Policy

iii.

Awareness and Prevention

iv.

Reporting Procedures

Other Responsibilities and Requirements

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and SORI

Student Off-Campus Activities Policy

III.

DISTRIBUTION OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

IV.

CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Educational Training and Programs

VI.

Students

Faculty and Staff

Campus Police Officer Training

STATISTICS

Procedures for Preparing Crime Statistics

Crime Statistics for 2008-2010

Hate Crimes

Good Faith Reporting

Anonymous Reports

CONCLUSION

APPENDICES Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Appendix E:

Map of Gardner Campus Map of Devens Campus Map of Leominster Campus Procedures for Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities Victim Information Sheet

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I. INTRODUCTION The following report is submitted for the period of January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(a) and (f)), commonly known as the Clery Act. This regulation was previously titled the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act, enacted by Congress in 1990 as part of its annual Higher Education Reauthorization Act. Mount Wachusett Community College is a non-residential institution. As such, no information has been included regarding missing persons and fire evacuation plans. Designation and Description of Campuses This report covers the Mount Wachusett Community College campuses in Gardner, Devens, and Leominster, Massachusetts. The College is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;commuter campusâ&#x20AC;? and, as such, features no college sponsored housing. Additionally, there are no off-campus student organizations that are recognized by the institution including student organizations with offcampus housing facilities. Maps For the ease of the reader, maps describing the campuses (Gardner, Devens, and Leominster) have been included (Appendices A, B & C, respectively). These maps show the boundaries of the campuses as well as the public properties within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the campuses for which reporting statistics in this report are included. II.

CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES

College Campus Police Law Enforcement Authority The primary function of campus police and security personnel is the safety and security of the College community. As such, the campus police are always available to the faculty, staff, students, and general public in the event of any emergency. Campus police officers are trained to investigate criminal activity, respond to requests for first aid and CPR, and have peace officer authority, pursuant to Massachusetts State Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63 and Chapter 73, Section 18. Currently, the Campus Police staff includes a Chief of Police plus eight full time police officers and, one (1) full time security officer whose duties are divided between the three campuses. The security officer does not currently have police authority, however, is trained in emergency response and investigation practices, first aid, and CPR. The security officer was added in 2011. 3|Page

Campus Police Relationship with Local and State Police GARDNER CAMPUS: The Campus Police Department is staffed twenty four (24) hours per day/7 days per week. The Campus Police Department is the primary responder to all incidents on the Gardner Campus. MWCC maintains a professional relationship with the Gardner Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police who provide backup service to the Campus Police. Gardner Police and the Massachusetts State Police also provide investigatory support for major crimes committed on campus. No formal M.O.U. exists. The Campus Police Department maintains an M.O.U. with the Gardner Police Department for data entry and tracking of warrants, missing persons, stolen and recovered motor vehicles, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). The M.O.U. enables MWCC to have 24/7 monitoring and entry of important information as required by CJIS. LEOMINSTER CAMPUS: The Leominster Police Department is the primary law enforcement responder for all crimes and emergencies on the Leominster Campus. The MWCC Campus Police maintain a professional relationship with the Leominster Police Department and provide follow up support to all calls for service on the Leominster Campus. No formal M.O.U. exists. The MWCC Campus Police staff an office, part time, at the Leominster Campus and provide periodic visitations and lockup support. Officers schedule appointments to manage particular non-emergency issues as they arise at the campus. DEVENS CAMPUS: The Massachusetts State Police, Devens barracks, are the primary law enforcement responders to the Devens Campus for all crimes and emergencies. The MWCC Campus Police maintain professional relationship with the Devens State Police Department and provide follow up support to all calls for service on the Devens Campus. No formal M.O.U. exists. The MWCC Campus Police staff an office, parttime at the Devens Campus and provide periodic visitations. Officers schedule appointments to manage particular non-emergency issues as they arise at the campus. Crime Reporting Procedures Campus Police encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes and emergencies to campus police and appropriate law enforcement agencies. Emergency Guide Posters have been posted in offices and classrooms on all campuses. These guides provide primary response contact information for police, fire and medical response. In addition, each guide provides emergency response and evacuation recommendations for various emergencies that may occur on campus.

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GARDNER CAMPUS: Emergency phones are located in strategic places throughout the main building and outside of the main building and Fitness Center. Additionally, campus police may be contacted on the emergency call line by calling 1-1-1 from any internal phone or by calling (978) 630-9111 from a cell phone or outside line. LEOMINSTER CAMPUS: Phones are located in the main office for emergency use by dialing 9-1-1 for emergency services. Cell phones also can be used throughout the building to contact local emergency services by calling 9-1-1 (to reach State Police Dispatch) or Leominster emergency dispatch at (978) 534-4383 ( contact numbers for Leominster Dispatch are also listed on the emergency response guide posters throughout the campus. For non-emergency calls and for follow up response contact Campus Police at (978) 630-9150 on the Gardner Campus. Remember in an emergency, the local emergency services should be called BEFORE the Gardner Campus Police. DEVENS CAMPUS: Red emergency phones are located in strategic areas throughout the hallways. Emergency phones provide direct contact to emergency dispatch by dialing 9-1-1. Emergency services may be reached using internal office/classroom phones by dialing (978) 772-8800 for the Devens emergency dispatch center.The emergency contact number is also listed on the Emergency Response Guide posters located throughout the campus. Cell phone service is limited inside the building, however, may be available outside of the building. For non-emergency calls and for follow up response contact Campus Police at (978) 630-9150 on the Gardner Campus. Remember in an emergency, the local emergency services should be called BEFORE the Gardner Campus Police. Incident Reporting Procedures for Campus Police Incident reports are ultimately submitted to the Chief of Campus Police who coordinates additional follow-up as needed. Officers are required to utilize the Campus Police Daily Journal/Incident reporting system. These incidents are maintained and statistically tracked in written form in the Gardner campus police office and on an electronic database. Incidents of a severe nature are reported to the Chief of Campus Police immediately. All other incidents occurring after normal business hours require the officer to complete a report before the conclusion of that shift whenever possible. Initial crime reports are submitted to the Chief of Campus Police within twenty four (24) hours of the incident having occurred and follow up information is added throughout the investigation. All final reports are reviewed by the Chief of Police. Appropriate precautions are made in maintaining this log to protect the identities of victims and are in compliance with all Family Education 5|Page

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. These logs are updated daily on each shift. Information that becomes known subsequent to the filing of the initial report is updated within 48 hours per Clery Reporting Regulations. Copies of all incident reports are made available to the President, Executive Vice President, and other individuals as deemed necessary. Incident reports are retained on file with the Campus Police Department and are considered confidential. Statistics on certain specified criminal activities (as defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)) are reported to the College community on an annual basis in the annual security report. Daily Crime Log/Open Campus Logs Provision In compliance with the amendments to the Clery Act, effective October 1998, a Daily Crime Log is maintained by the Campus Police Department in addition to the incident report log. The Daily Crime Log contains information on all crimes reported to the Campus Police or Security Officers. The Daily Crime Log includes the nature of the crime, date and time reported and date and time the crime occurred, the general location where the crime occurred, and the disposition of the incident, if known. Information is entered as soon as possible after a report of a crime has been received and no later than the end of the work shift unless in the professional judgment of the responsible authorities the release of information would compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. In such case, the information is entered as soon as possible once it is determined that impact on the investigation of the incident has dissipated. The name of the victim is withheld from this log. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, these logs are open to public inspection. New updates to the information that are received subsequent to the original entry are added within two business days of the initial report being made to the Campus Police Department noting the date of the changes (only required if updates are within 60 days of the initial report). The daily crime log is maintained separately for the Gardner, Leominster and Devens campuses The Daily Crime Log is available for public view during normal business hours. The Daily Crime Log is located in room 034 (Campus Police Office) at the Gardner Campus: and may be accessed by contacting the officer on duty. The Daily Crime Log is located in the main offices at the Leominster and Devens Campuses.

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Drug & Alcohol Policies The Drug and Alcohol Policies established at Mount Wachusett Community College are intended to address student or employee misuse of alcohol and other drugs on campus, thereby creating a safer campus and an environment that nurtures students’ academic and social development and employee professional development. The goal of this policy is prevention that will allow the College to establish and maintain an environment that will discourage substance use. On December 12, 1989, Congress amended Title XII of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This amendment, known as the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, requires that every educational institution as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, certify its adoption and implement programs designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. It further requires that the college submit a written certification to the Secretary of Education that it has adopted and implemented a drug prevention program as described in the regulations. Mount Wachusett Community College, in accordance with legal mandates and its philosophy of establishing and maintaining an environment of learning and supportive climate in which to conduct the business and mission of the College, will enforce the following policies: (1) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited on any campus of Mount Wachusett Community College or as part of any college-related activity. Students or employees who violate these restrictions shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including, suspension, expulsion or discharge, and shall also be subject to referral for criminal prosecution. Where students or employees are convicted of violating a criminal drug or alcohol statute related to a college activity, the College shall ordinarily expel or discharge the offender absent mitigating circumstances. Mitigating circumstances shall include, but shall not be limited to, considerations of disability under federal and state law. (2) Mount Wachusett Community College shall cooperate in the enforcement of federal and state laws concerning illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages. Massachusetts statutes pertaining to illegal drugs and alcohol include: •Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 94C (Controlled Substances Act) • Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 59 (Public Drinking) • Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 24 (Operating Under the Influence, Open Containers) 7|Page

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Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 34C (Minor in Possession of Alcohol) Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 22 (Unlawful Transportation of Alcohol

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT: Prescribed penalties under Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 94C for possession of a controlled substance ranges from a civil penalty of one hundred dollars for possession of one ounce or less of, Class D substance, including; marijuana, or tetrahydrocannabinol and having cannabinoids or cannibinoid metabolites in the urine, blood, saliva, sweat, hair, fingernails, toe nails or other tissue or fluid of the human body to mandatory probation for a first conviction for possession of more than one ounce of a class D substance, e.g. marijuana, to a period of imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of up to twenty five thousand dollars for each subsequent conviction related to sale or distribution of a controlled substance. Controlled substances include the illegal possession of a Class E substance (prescription drugs other than those included in Classes A, B, C, or D) when a valid prescription has not been authorized. Penalties vary under MGL depending on the class of the controlled substance and the intent associated with possession of the controlled substance. Enhanced penalties are provided under law for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and distributing of a controlled substance to a minor (under 18 years of age). The civil penalties as outlined above are extended for youthful offenders under the age of eighteen (18) to include mandatory completion of a drug awareness program within one year of the offense. OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/OPEN CONTAINERS: Prescribed penalties under Chapter 90, Section 24, for operating under the influence/open containers range from a fine of not less than $500 to imprisonment for not more than two and one half years and/or a fine of up to $5000. Federal judicial guidelines also exist that suggest penalties for violation of federal criminal statutes related to drugs and alcohol. PUBLIC DRINKING/OPEN CONTAINERS: Prescribed penalties under Chapter 272, Section 59, for violation of a City Ordinance related to open containers of alcoholic beverage in a public place, authorizes arrest without a warrant and the offender may be kept in custody until he/she can be taken before the court having 8|Page

jurisdiction over the case. Fines may range from prescribed fines for violation of a city ordinance to additional associated court costs. MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL: Prescribed penalties under Chapter 138, Section 34C, for a minor in possession of alcohol, authorizes arrest without a warrant when committed in the officers presence. Fines may range from up to $50 for a first offense to up to $150 for subsequent offenses and a mandatory suspension of drivers license or right to operate a motor vehicle for 90 days regardless of whether the minor was operating a vehicle at the time of the incident. TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOL BY MINORS: Prescribed penalties under Chapter 138, Section 22, for unlawful transportation of alcohol, authorizes arrest without a warrant when committed in the officers presence. Penalties may include not more than 6 months in the House of Correction and/or a fine of $2500.00. (1) Underage drinking is prohibited at Mount Wachusett Community College functions and on any part of the campus. (2) It is Mount Wachusett Community College's policy that consumption of alcohol is prohibited in connection with any College function, whether on- or off-campus, without the express written permission of the President of the College or his designee. (3) Employees working under federally funded grants are additionally subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The Act creates the following obligations: (a) Employees convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace must notify the Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action of Mount Wachusett Community College no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Such notification must be in writing. (b) The College shall notify the appropriate federal agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice from the employee regarding such conviction. Such notification will be in writing. (c ) The College, within thirty (30) days of receiving notice, with respect to any employee who is convicted, will: (i) Take appropriate disciplinary action against the employee, up to and including termination of employment, or (ii) Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse resistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. 9|Page

(4) The College will present campus-wide drug and alcohol education programs on an annual basis. This is in addition to other educational opportunities available in current or future academic offerings. Health Risks Associated With the Use of Illicit Drugs and The Abuse of Alcohol The misuse of alcohol and other drugs create problems for students or employees who engage in this behavior as well as for their peers or fellow employees who suffer a range of consequences from having their study or work interrupted to far more egregious acts. Obvious health risks include physical dependence, psychological dependence, possible overdose and withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Repeated use or abuse of alcohol can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs. Statistics show that alcohol use is involved in a majority of violent behavior on college campuses, including sexual offenses, vandalism, fights, and incidents of drinking and driving. Mount Wachusett Community College Resources For any member of the MWCC community who is experiencing substance abuse problems, Mount Wachusett Community College stands ready to offer supportive services and referral for treatment, as appropriate and available. Information concerning substance abuse and rehabilitation counseling programs is available through the following College resources: (1) Alcoholics Anonymous Regular meetings are held on the Gardner campus for students and staff. Information about these meetings may be obtained from the Health Services office at (978) 630-9136. (2) Substance Abuse Education - Student Life Informational Programs a. Substance Abuse Education and Counseling The Health Services office at Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner Campus is the primary resource for individuals experiencing or affected by persons with substance abuse issues. Information and referral services are available on a drop-in basis. Informational brochures on topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, AIDS transmission and other sexually transmitted diseases are made available to students and employees, so they may access information in an anonymous manner. The College nurse and college counselors are available by appointment at each of the 10 | P a g e

campuses by contacting the student support services office at (978) 630-9568 to discuss issues with students confidentially. b. Awareness Activities The Office of Student Life, in conjunction with the MWCC Student Government Association, plans a number of alcohol and drug awareness activities. In conjunction with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week in October, activities such as educational performers and drunk driving awareness programs are held on the Gardner Campus and are open to all students and staff. At key times during the semester awareness activities are scheduled. The focus of these activities is to raise awareness of students on responsible use of alcohol and the effects of illegal and prescription drug and use and abuse. The responsible and legal choice is always emphasized. (3) Health101 An online educational resource with health information designed specifically for community college students is available through the College’s student portal – iconnect. This format of content is accessible to all students regardless of their campus affiliation and addresses information for online learners. Content includes the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, interaction of substances with prescription medication, misuse of prescription medication and other related topics. (4) Annual World Aids Day: correlates alcohol and drug use with increased rates of infection due to IV drug use and impaired decision making process-one time per year (5) Annual “Love Safely Day”: provides information regarding STI’s and impaired decision making due to alchol and drug use-one time per year (6) Annual Spring Break: Information is provided related to alcohol and drug use and impaired decision making-one time per year (7) Human Services Alcoholism is addressed as part of a unit of Psychology 240, Abnormal Psychology, a course required of Human Services and Criminal Justice students. This topic is discussed in 3 classes as a category of Substance Use Disorders as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSMIV) of the American Psychiatric Association. The following broad concepts are covered in this unit: incidence; physical effects; progression; gender differences in addiction; and treatment. (8) Mount Wachusett Community College Library An electronic bibliography available through the MWCC Library lists books on alcohol & drug abuse. 11 | P a g e

Distribution of the Policy This policy is distributed annually in writing to all students and employees through the following means: ď&#x201A;§ Printed publications o College Catalog & Student Handbook o Employee Publications and Policy Manual o Annual Security Report ď&#x201A;§ Online o MWCC website o All student and all employee email Review and Compliance In compliance with the United States Department of Education requirement, this policy is reviewed on a biennial basis to: (1) determine its effectiveness and implement changes if they are needed and (2) to ensure that the sanctions developed are enforced consistently. The most recent biennial review was completed in December 2010. Copies of this review are retained in the Office of the President, the Student Services Office and the Department of Human Resources. The next review/report will be completed in December 2012. FERPA Parental Notification Policy In compliance with FERPA regulations, Mount Wachusett Community College, has adopted a Massachusetts Board of Higher Education recommendation that the parents or legal guardians of students under twenty-one years of age be notified when the student has violated the MWCC alcohol or drug policies. Section 952 of the 1998 Higher Education Amendments, authorizes institutions of higher education to disclose to parents and guardians of students under age twenty-one, violations of institutional policies or rules, as well as local, state, and federal laws governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance. Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures An emergency response/evacuation drill is conducted at least annually on each campus. Drills are conducted by the Campus Police department in coordination with the facilities department. Drills are generally conducted without announcement unless it is determined in advance that an announcement is necessary to the successful end of the drill. Post drill assessment is conducted by the Campus Police department with the Evacuation Team. Emergency Response Procedures have been published and posted in all buildings, offices and classrooms at the Gardner, Leominster, and Devens campuses. Emergency Response Guides are available at all times and provide emergency contact information and procedures regarding 12 | P a g e

criminal acts, medical emergencies, fire alarms/fire, and natural disaster/inclement weather response. Additional information is provided to faculty and staff through professional development and other training venues. These guides are updated as needed and reviewed annually before the start of the academic year, to ensure current emergency contact information is provided. The last review was in Summer 2011. GARDNER CAMPUS: In the event of a life-threatening emergency at the Gardner campus, immediate assistance can be summoned by dialing 111 from any college telephone or (978) 630-9111 from a cell phone or outside line. A receptionist is on duty who coordinates emergency response efforts via a two-way radio system and answers the emergency telephone during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the facility is open for regular business. The receptionist will dispatch campus police, facilities management personnel, or the College nurse as needed. After 5:00 p.m. or on weekends, emergency calls are answered directly, at extension 111, by a campus police officer on a two-way portable radio system. All public emergency telephones are accessible to the disabled. Emergency phones are located in the following locations on the Gardner campus and will be answered by Campus Police on a two-way radio: 1. Outside the main entrance to the Haley Academic building. 2. Outside of the loading dock. 3. Outside of the main entrance (rear of building) to the Fitness & Wellness building. 4. Outside of room 034 (currently the Campus Police) 5. Next to the main entrance to the Cafeteria. 6. At the Fine Arts Wing Kiosk. 7. On each end and middle of each hallway on the second and third floors. 8. In the East Corridor, exterior of the Admissions Office. 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;111â&#x20AC;? can also be dialed from all office phones and pay phones on campus. Maintenance and Facilities Staff and Evening Administrators on the Gardner campus are provided with radio access to the Campus Police for emergency coordination of information. DEVENS AND LEOMINSTER CAMPUSES At the Devens and Leominster campuses, local safety officials (police, ambulance, or fire departments) are contacted directly to respond to emergency situations by dialing 9-1-1. MWCC campus police are also contacted for follow-up and assistance and will respond as needed. Campus police on Devens and Leominster sites are on a part-time varying schedule or by appointment. A part-time security officer was hired in Spring 2011 and maintains limited hours (approximately 3-4 hours per 13 | P a g e

regular school day on each satellite campus. Officer hours and work days may vary depending on campus needs and changes in class schedules. MWCC Evacuation Procedures It may be necessary to evacuate the College not only as a result of a fire, but also due to noxious chemicals or some other threat to life and limb. An order to evacuate may be received via the following means: an audible alarm signal, Mass Notification System; Blackboard Connect, Campus email, phone call back (Reverse Audix), or at the direction of MWCC staff. In the event of an evacuation notification, all employees, faculty, staff, student, and the public must immediately exit the building unless otherwise instructed by authorized personnel. Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities Any person with a disability should be evacuated after all others to prevent injury. Persons with disabilities are not left unattended at any time during routine building evacuations or non-life threatening situations. In the case of a life threatening emergency the staff person may leave the person with the disability to notify emergency personnel of the need for additional assistance, when no other option is available. The additional personnel will then respond and execute the evacuation. Special instructions are given to the staff assisting with evacuation procedures to assist persons with such disabilities as visual and mobility impairments. A Disabilities Evacuation Team exists on each campus. The team members are trained to assist those with disabilities during these situations in coordination with campus police. Among many other detailed procedures (Appendix D), the use of the elevator is prohibited unless deemed appropriate by safety officials. Emergency Communication Policies The safety of students, staff, and faculty are a priority for MWCC. As such, MWCC has implemented a multi-layered communication system to expedite communications during an emergency. Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus, MWCC will initiate appropriate communication system(s) to alert the College community. As such, MWCC will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of the responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

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Emergency Incident Confirmation Policy Campus police will expeditiously respond to reports of emergencies, gather all available information and conduct necessary investigations in order to determine appropriate response and resources, who is affected, and who needs to be notified. Emergency situations may range from medical emergencies, crimes in progress, fire emergencies, weather emergencies, etc. If sufficient information is not provided to make a clear determination of the circumstances and required response, the campus police will respond, within their capabilities and training, to the location of the emergency to further assess appropriate response. Gardner Campus: If the campus police are not equipped to deal with the emergency without further support, the local and/or State police, fire, and/or ambulance will be contacted for backup response. In the case of the Devens or Leominster campuses, MWCC campus police will immediately contact local responders and will work in conjunction with local responders to obtain updated information necessary for the College to determine appropriate response and notification. MWCC Campus Police will immediately notify the College President , or his/her designee, and/or the Executive Vice President of the College of all significant emergencies. In most cases, the President of the College, Executive Vice President, or his/her designee will determine the content of the notifications. When a significant emergency occurs and it is determined that immediate notification without delay is warranted, the Chief of Campus Police or Senior Officer on duty, has authority to issue emergency notifications to the College Community. The following people may initiate the emergency notification system: 1) President 2) Executive Vice President 3) Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety or senior officer on duty. Assistance may be provided by other members of the college trained in the activation of the emergency notification systems, including but not limited to the following: 1) Chief Information Officer 2) Director of Credit Programs (LLL) 3) Telecommunications and Data Systems Administrator 4) Clerk, Student Support Services 5) Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Financial Aid

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Alarms and Notification Systems Audible and visual alarm: All campuses maintain an audible alarm system. The alarm signal is a unique emission from the horns placed throughout the College and flashes a red emergency light. Fire alarm pull boxes are located in the halls throughout each building. Each space in the College contains a sign labeled "FIRE EXIT.” On each sign the primary and secondary exit routes are stated. The primary exit should be used where feasible. The secondary exit should be used when the primary exit is obstructed or otherwise unavailable or unsafe to use. Alarm systems on the Gardner Campus are tested at least annually and monitored by an outside agency for system problems. Any recognized problems with the system are addressed expeditiously. Alarm systems at the Devens and Leominster Campuses are monitored by College personnel during annual evacuation drills and problems are reported immediately to the building owner. The College coordinates testing and evacuation drills of the emergency systems with the property owners. Mass Notification System: Currently, the College uses the Blackboard Connect mass notification system. The Blackboard Connect system allows for audio, email, and text messaging. This system will be utilized when appropriate in actual emergency situations. It may also be utilized during some weather cancellations as a secondary notification system. The system is equipped to permit a full notification of faculty, staff, and students registered in the system for all campuses, or may be used to notify designated populations. The size and type of outreach is determined on a case by case basis. All primary phone numbers and email addresses for employees and students are maintained through the College’s employee and student record systems. Campus Email: The email system is set up with an “All Campus” email address which can be utilized quickly in an emergency to send messages to office computers. Recipients will then respond to emergency instructions as indicated. Gardner , Leominster and Devens Campuses: Members of the MWCC Staff have been designated as part of the emergency evacuation team They are trained to assist in evacuation procedures and will provide guidance and floor sweeps in an emergency. Training is received via one or more of the following: instruction during annual drills, memorandum, training, and/or tabletop exercises. Phone call back/reverse voice messaging: Internal phones on the Gardner, Leominster and Devens Campuses may be called by mass dialing (reverse Audix). 16 | P a g e

Radio Communications: Key administrators on the Gardner, Devens and Leominster campuses are provided with radios for communication with Campus Police when an officer is on campus and for communication between administrators as deemed necessary. There are no public address (P.A.) systems on any of the campuses. Campus Police cruisers on the Gardner Campus are equipped with P.A. systems. Protocol for Response to Campus Crime or Emergencies Mount Wachusett Community College is prepared to respond to campus crime or an emergency using an established protocol which includes the implementation of many of its existing policies and procedures. In the event of a campus crime or emergency where human health or safety are at risk, the victims or potential victims of such crimes shall be foremost in the institution’s priorities. A victim of campus crime shall be brought to safety and, if necessary, offered immediate medical attention. In the case of sexual assault, the College’s Sexual Assault policy will dictate the appropriate procedures. Should other potential victims be identified (as in the case of threats or other foreseeable harm), these persons or person shall be made aware of the situation, advised of precautionary measures to be taken and offered assistance in all matters relative to their safety on campus. If necessary, the College’s Evacuation Procedures may be implemented. Once a safe environment has been achieved, to the best of the College’s ability, the College will immediately deal with the offender thru the appropriate venue including but not limited to; student discipline, judicial proceedings, trespass notice, etc. When appropriate, the College Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator will be notified and will review and take action as necessary. When an alleged perpetrator of a campus crime has been apprehended, he/she will be afforded his/her rights to due process on campus according to the College’s Student Code of Conduct (if applicable), and, if the situation merits, the Campus Police will file criminal charges. If the perpetrator should remain at large, an investigation into the matter will ensue. Mount Wachusett Community College Campus Police will coordinate response with local and/or state authorities as appropriate for the particular campus location(s) throughout the investigation of the matter until it has been resolved. The final step to the protocol is the notification or “timely warning” of the campus community of the occurrence of the campus crime. In the event 17 | P a g e

that the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campus Police and the college administration believe that further harm or potential crimes may occur beyond the original event, the College community will be notified of the event. Factors that will determine whether a timely notice should be given will include: the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the campus community and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts in the investigation of the crime. At all times, the identity of the victim will be withheld, and information regarding the crime will be issued in a manner that seeks to protect the victim while allowing the rest of the community the necessary information to take precautionary measures. When there is a question on whether or not to notify the community of a crime, the College will err on the side of safety and notify the community to aid in crime prevention. The Campus Police Department can be contacted at the Gardner Campus at (978) 632-6600 x 150 for general information and non-emergency notification and for requests for assistance. The Chief of Campus Police can be contacted at the Gardner Campus at (978) 632-6600 X365. The Campus Security/Police Office number at the Leominster Campus is (978) 630-9826 and at the Devens Campus is (978) 630-9573. Note: office hours are limited and may vary. These numbers should not be used for emergencies or for contacting campus security/police if immediate or urgent response is needed. Follow emergency notification protocols to contact local/state police in an emergency for the Leominster and Devens Campuses. In the event of a campus disaster, response will be in accordance with a protocol outlined in the Mount Wachusett Community College Campus Disaster Manual posted on the MWCC website, student and employee portals. Campus police officers will coordinate with local and state police as necessary and appropriate to the situation and location of the incident. Timely Warning Procedures As indicated in the preceding Protocol for Response to Campus Crime, a timely warning of a campus crime will be made to the College community based on a number of factors. When it has been determined that a timely warning is due, the following procedures will be taken to inform the College community: - The President or Executive Vice President or his/her designee shall issue a communiquĂŠ to all students, staff and faculty regarding the occurrence of the campus crime. In appropriate circumstances the communiquĂŠ may be released by the Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety or the senior officer in charge of the Department. Depending upon the urgency of the situation, the communication will be made directly to these 18 | P a g e

groups through person to person notification, classroom correspondence, email, or may be sent in letter format to the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, faculty, or staff membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home addresses, reverse audix, or via Blackboard Connect mass communication system announcements. Timely warnings may also be posted on public bulletin boards and provided directly to at risk groups including, but not limited to elderly programs, daycare facilities, and on-campus camp programs. When the situation merits notification of the general public, the Director of Public Relations or his/her designee will issue a press release to the local community alerting them of the situation. All press releases will be approved by the President, the Executive Vice President or his/her designee taking into consideration victim privacy concerns and integrity of the investigation. In the event that an individual or group of individuals have been identified as potential victims, this person or persons will be notified in person, whenever possible, or by other appropriate communications available as dictated by the circumstances, as quickly as they can be located (see preceding Protocol for Response to Campus Crime).

Security of Buildings and Grounds On the Gardner campus, the Main building is open Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on scheduling and special events. Campus buildings and grounds are kept locked outside of normal operating hours. The procedure for accessing the facility after hours requires approval from an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervisor and the Executive Vice President or the Chief of Campus Police or his/her designee prior to being permitted in any building outside of normal operating hours. Mount Wachusett Community College students and full time staff and faculty are provided opportunity to obtain identification cards at scheduled times during the school year. The college strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students to carry their MWCC ID card with them at all times. The Fine Arts building has been equipped with a Closed Circuit Television program. These cameras are monitored periodically on a 24 hour basis and record all activity in that area, which are reviewed for investigative purposes. Security cameras exist in other places in the building based on need. Gardner Campus: Campus police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, patrolling campus property on foot, in a marked police cruiser and/or on mountain bikes. Outdoor lighting is left on in the parking lots and walkways at night and whenever activities are scheduled 19 | P a g e

on campus. Campus police officers are available to escort individuals to their vehicles upon request. Leominster Campus: The Leominster campus is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the regular semester. The Leominster Police department patrols the area of the campus on a regular basis. The Leominster campus generally has a campus police or security officer on site from 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closing, however, these hours may vary based on need and schedules. The Mount Wachusett Community College campus police monitor the Leominster campus periodically and are responsible for security measures including building security such as door locks and alarm systems and the reporting of all criminal activity. Devens Campus: The Devens campus is serviced routinely by the Massachusetts State Police. The MWCC campus police coordinate with the State Police to provide assistance and appropriate College response in any investigations. Campus police or a security officer patrol the Devens campus periodically and as needed. A part time security officer was added in 2011. Office hours vary. Campus Security/Key Program Safety and security are a priority at MWCC. As such, MWCC maintains a key tracking system. Issuance of keys is obtained via written authorization on an as needed basis only and are tracked by the Campus Police Department. Campus Sexual Offense Policy Mount Wachusett Community College is committed to providing an atmosphere for learning that is free of any conduct that could be considered harassing, abusive, disorderly, discriminatory or criminal. Sexual misconduct violates Federal Civil Rights law and may also be subject to criminal prosecution. MWCC is committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting of sexual misconduct in any form. MWCC is committed to timely and fair resolution of sexual misconduct complaints. Sexual Misconduct is defined as actual or attempted: 1) Sexual harassment 2) Non-consensual sexual intercourse 3) Non-consensual sexual contact 4) Sexual Exploitation The Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual harassment policy also will be applied to violations as appropriate.

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As a recipient of Federal funds, MWCC is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S. C. s. 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Sexual misconduct is defined as a form of sexual discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Creating a safe and respectful environment is the responsibility of all members of the College community; students, staff, faculty, and guests. In order to assure that the College meets its obligation to all members of the college community, the College maintains procedures and programs for coordinated response to reports of sexual offenses. Copies of these procedures are available in the offices of the Vice Presidents, Academic Divisions, Counseling Staff, Library, Department of Human Resources, and Campus Police and at each of the satellite campuses. i. Policy Sexual assault is a criminal offense. Sexual assault in any form, including acquaintance rape, will not be tolerated. Sexual assault, as defined in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting System, and as cited in the Clery Act, includes forcible and non-forcible offenses. Forcible offenses are defined as “any sexual act directed against another person, forcible and/or against the person’s will; or not forcible or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Forcible offenses include forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling.” Non-forcible sex offenses are defined as “unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.” Non-forcible sex offenses include: incest and statutory rape Coercion is the application of unreasonable pressure for sexual access and is also applicable to the sexual misconduct and or sexual harassment policies of the College. The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, Section 485 (f) (1) (F) of 20 U.S.C. 1092 (a) (1) (Public Law 1010-542) required that the College collect information with respect to sexual assault on a campus and, beginning in September 1993, include such information in an annual security report. The Higher Education Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-325) provide further that, as part of the annual security report, the college shall include, develop, and distribute a statement of policy regarding the college’s sexual assault prevention programs and the procedures to be followed in the event that a sex offense has occurred. The Clery Act further outlines the necessary items to be included in the Sexual Assault policy and Annual Campus Security Report. 21 | P a g e

ii. Criminal Offense Procedures and Student Code of Conduct Policy When an allegation of sexual assault is made, the College will inform the alleged victim as to his or her rights to pursue criminal prosecution under the Massachusetts criminal statutes. Campus Police will aid the individual in notifying the appropriate authorities if the individual requests their assistance. In addition, appropriate campus disciplinary action may be pursued. Sexual assault violations may include, in addition to criminal charges, disciplinary sanctions. Disciplinary sanctions and the Student Code of Conduct policy are published in the MWCC College Catalog & Student Handbook. Possible sanctions include: verbal or written warnings, restrictions/loss of privileges, community educational service, restitution, probation, suspension and/or expulsion or any combination of the above. All allegations of sexual assault will be handled confidentially and will be investigated. The disciplinary and law enforcement investigations, are interrelated, and may occur simultaneously, and may involve the sharing of information and resources. However, both investigations involve separate procedures and standards of proof and one process does not depend on the other process and may continue separately. Both the accuser and the accused will have equal opportunity to appeal disciplinary sanctions under due process. As a public institution, the College also must provide due process to students accused of sexual offenses while also ensuring the complainants protections under Title IX. The disciplinary hearing shall take place as soon as possible after the filing of the initial report taking into consideration the need to conduct a timely investigation. The campus disciplinary procedures are clearly defined in the Mount Wachusett Community College Code of Conduct published annually online and in the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Sexual offenses and sexual assault are addressed specifically in the policy and consistent with the sexual offense policy described herein, and addresses alleged sex offenses regardless of where the sex offense occurred. A victim cannot be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement or to otherwise agree to a prohibition from discussing the case. • The accuser and the accused have the same right and opportunity to have others present (in support and advisory roles) during a campus disciplinary hearing; • Notification of the final results to both to both the accuser and the accused will be made in the same manner and in the same time frame. This notification does not constitute a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means only the College’s determination with 22 | P a g e

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respect to the alleged sex offense and any sanction that is imposed against the accused. In the case that an alleged victim dies as a result of a crime, the alleged victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next of kin will be notified of the results of any disciplinary proceedings.

iii. Awareness and Prevention The College endeavors to educate its students, faculty and staff about the issue of sexual assault including date/acquaintance rape. The campus police department, the Health Services office and the Student Life office feature educational programming throughout each academic year that highlight preventative measures to be taken to reduce the risk of sexual assault and instructional programs covering subjects such as avoiding alcohol abuse, and illegal drug use, and promoting safe dating. Additionally, the College has been a community leader in offering training in Rape Aggression and Defense (RAD) techniques to women on campus and in the local community (see Crime Prevention Strategies for further information). â&#x20AC;˘ Security and Maintenance Measures 1. Mount Wachusett Community College will periodically examine its grounds keeping practices from a security perspective. It will assess outdoor facilities and major campus pathways with respect to plant growth and debris that may materially detract from security. 2. Mount Wachusett Community College will systematically monitor, on a regular basis, the adequacy and operation of its indoor and outdoor lighting. The monitoring system will include a program to replace defective or burned-out lights as soon as possible after being reported. 3. Mount Wachusett Community College has installed emergency telephones on every floor as well as three outside locations on the Gardner campus. Emergency phones have also been installed in the hallways at the Devens campus to provide direct 9-1-1 service to the local responding agency. A phone is available at the front office of the Leominster Campus for emergency use. MWCC will maintain and monitor procedures to insure that access to office, building, and master keys are adequately and appropriately restricted. Master keys will only be issued on the basis of clearly defined needs and within the procedural policies of the College 4. Mount Wachusett Community College provides a safety escort service for students and employees twenty four hours a day, seven days per week on the Gardner Campus by request. This service is available on a limited basis on the Leominster and Devens campuses when a police/security officer is on duty. Currently a police/security officer is 23 | P a g e

on duty for approximately 4 hours on each satellite campus. The duty hours on satellite campuses may vary depending on need, emergencies, and current campus schedules. 5. Mount Wachusett Community College has an established pattern of effective communications and relations with state and local police. Although there is no formal M.O.U. between the departments, Mount Wachusett Community College maintains a good working relationship with state and local police departments and works jointly with the respective departments regarding major criminal investigations. MWCC Gardner Campus Officers have direct radio communication with the Gardner Police Department. MWCC officers maintain regular contact with the appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding response to calls and investigations and work in concert with the other agencies to conduct follow up response to incidents on campus and to assure that the College remains informed regarding each campus activities and crime statistics. The key element in a comprehensive rape prevention program is the maintenance of an alert and effective campus police and/or security presence. Mount Wachusett Community College police officers are trained in effective sexual assault prevention and response. Their general orientation will be towards positive, pro-active crime prevention and sensitivity to balancing law enforcement demands and the unique needs of victims. The campus police department has several officers trained in sexual assault investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ Educational Programs Because the College environment provides an excellent opportunity to educate individuals about human relations, sexual education and safety awareness, information should be provided to each member of the college community. Sexual assault education is effectively provided through programs, guest speakers, and educational booklets, and includes: 1. Orientation programs-Campus Traffic and Safety brochures are provided to first year students in orientation packets twice per year. Campus Police provide safety and security information to special orientation groups at least twice per year. 2. Faculty and staff training/development programs, including contracted staff. 3. Student and employee handbooks-available at all times. 24 | P a g e

4. Campus media, i.e., newsletters, newspapers, physical and electronic bulletin boards-periodically throughout the year and on the campus police website. Campus Police maintain a crime prevention and safety bulletin board on the Gardner Campus and provide information pamphlets to the Leominster and Devens Campuses on a variety of subject matter. Campus Police publish articles on various subjects throughout the year on a space available basis in the school newspaper. 5. Seminars and workshops are offered through the student leadership academy two times per year, through classroom discussion (upon request) and through the Human Resource Department for employees. 6. Pamphlets and posters addressing specific issues, such as sexual assault, acquaintance rape, sexual harassment, selfprotection for men and women, crime reporting; and domestic violence are available at all times on the Gardner, Leominster and Devens Campuses (availability per topic may vary from time to time). 7. Self-protection classes- campus police provide information to students and staff upon request. 8. Individual awareness and responsibility for crime prevention and personal safety-annually in the annual security report and periodically through publication and bulletin boards. 9. R.A.D. (Rape Aggressive Defense) training is provided free or with minimal cost to students, staff, and community members. This service is offered one time per year and upon request through the Campus Police Department. 10. Additional educational and guest speakers may be scheduled upon request through the campus police department. Materials and programs are designed specifically for the Mount Wachusett Community College campus, and are developed in conjunction with off-campus authorities or may be pre-published, pre-packaged, or offered in conjunction with off-campus authorities, such as: • • •

National Safety Council local law enforcement agencies criminal justice programs 25 | P a g e

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Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts www.rapecrisiscenter.org American College Health Association Massachusetts Chapter of the National Safety Council

Unfortunately, in spite of all our efforts, rape or sexual assault may occur. Should a rape or sexual assault be reported to campus authorities, it is critically important that the victim’s welfare be paramount and that she or he is not re-victimized by the system. This policy establishes procedures to follow in the event a rape or sexual assault occurs on campus. To insure proper attention and action, these procedures must be followed. iv. Reporting Procedures • Introduction An effective response to a report or incident of sexual assault on campus necessarily involves a number of offices and individuals concerned with the physical and emotional security of students, employees, and visitors. The procedures outlined below focus primarily on the roles of: (1) campus police in addressing incidents/reports of sexual assault; (2) faculty, staff and students making reports; and (3) the Designated College Official’s involvement in these procedures (4) The Title IX Coordinators role in policy and enforcement. The college will comply with satisfying an individual’s request for assistance in notifying the appropriate authorities in the event of a sexual offense. •

Reporting a Sexual Assault

A victim of sexual assaults, first priority should be to get to a place of safety and to obtain necessary medical treatment. MWCC strongly advocates that the victim of the sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. Time is critical for evidence collection and preservation as well as to assure the medical treatment/well-being of the victim and safety of the campus community. Whenever possible, a report of an assault should be reported directly to campus police, security, or to the local law enforcement agency serving the campus. The Emergency Response Guides posted in offices and classrooms at each campus provide the contact information for the law enforcement agency responsible for primary response to emergencies on each campus. This information is outlined below and on the victim information sheet (Appendix E). Emergency response should be directed to the primary response agency for the respective campus. The Campus Police should be contacted as soon as possible at the Gardner Campus, (978) 630-9111, twenty four hours a day, seven days per week to provide guidance, 26 | P a g e

arrange support services, response/investigation.

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GARDNER CAMPUS: Contact MWCC Campus Police at (978) 630-9111 from a cell phone or outside line (x 111) from any campus phone. LEOMINSTER CAMPUS: contact Leominster Police Department by calling 9-1-1 from a college phone (for emergency response) or (978) 5370741 (emergency or non-emergency response). DEVENS CAMPUS: contact Mass State Police at Devens barracks by calling 9-1-1 from a hallway emergency phone (for emergency response) or call (978) 772-4600 for Devens dispatch (emergency or non-emergency response). Assistance can also be obtained 24 hours a day/seven days a week through: • The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts (1800-870-5905) • The local Hospital/Emergency Room (below are listed the • Hospitals serving the campuses by location: GARDNER-Heywood Hospital, 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA (978) 632-3420 LEOMINSTER/DEVENS-Health Alliance Hospital, 370 West Street, Leominster, MA (978) 534-9675 DEVENS-Nashoba Valley Medical Center, 200 Groton Rd., Ayer, MA- 978-784-9000 or Health Alliance Leominster (see above) • The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) (800) 421-3481 • MWCC Title IX coordinator, the Vice President for Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (978) 630-9160 (during regular business hours) or after hours via the Gardner Campus Police Department ((978) 630-9111 Note: Calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone will reach the State Police Central Answering Point. If unable to use the regular means of communication, call 9-1-1 from your cell phone but remember it will not tell them your exact location. It is important that you tell the dispatcher your location and address for immediate response. The call will then be forwarded to the appropriate emergency response agency for that jurisdiction. The filing of a police report does not obligate the victim to prosecute nor will the victim be scrutinized or judged. The decision whether or not to 27 | P a g e

prosecute does not negate the responsibility of the College to take disciplinary action if the suspect is associated with the College nor negate the College’s responsibility to count the statistic. The victim identity and investigation, however remain confidential. Reporting parties are also strongly encouraged to contact the Dean of Students (currently the Executive Vice President) at (978) 630-9164 during regular business hours or via the Gardner Campus Police Department after hours at (978) 6309111 or in person during normal business hours. The Executive Vice President is located in the President’s complex in the Haley Building (main building) on the Gardner Campus. Filing a police report will: • Ensure that a victim of sexual assault receives the necessary medical treatment and tests at no expense to the victim • Provide the opportunity for collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later (ideally a victim of sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to a medical/legal exam): • Assure the victim has access to free confidential counseling from counselors specifically trained in the area of sexual assault crisis intervention. Campus Police and Public Safety Department In the case of a reported sexual assault, a certified officer will be assigned to investigate/assist the local or state police department with the investigation and apprehension measures. 1.

If a sexual assault is reported to or discovered by campus police, the following procedures must be followed: a.

Encourage the victim to seek immediate medical attention and assist the victim in obtaining access to medical treatment by contacting emergency medical services. This should be done even when the victim states that he/she does not want medical services as the person may be in shock or otherwise not competent to make such a decision. However, it is the victim’s right to refuse treatment and a victim should never be forced to get medical attention. Rather the officer should explain the importance of immediate medical attention so that the victim can make an informed decision. A trained medical professional may be more prepared to explain the medical options to the victim and should be used whenever possible. A college counselor or rape crisis counselor may also help in providing information to the 28 | P a g e

victim in a non-intimidating manner. The officer shall assist the victim in contacting support services when requested. b. The campus police officer will advise the victim of the importance of preserving evidence. This means that no matter how uncomfortable this may be for the victim, he/she should not clean himself/herself, prior to a physical examination, conducted at a nearby hospital. If the survivor requires non-emergency medical treatment, the campus police officer should nonetheless guide the victim to medical services and/or rape crisis services. Physical evidence (such as clothing) is secured by Campus Police. The campus police officer shall provide the victim with a copy of the Victim Information Sheet (Appendix E), if possible. c. The campus police officer should immediately contact the on duty supervisor who will notify, or designate an appropriate person to notify, the Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety. The Chief or his/her designee shall also call the Executive Vice President (Dean of Students) to be present and/or who will arrange appropriate support services for the victim. The campus police officer will also offer the victim to call the rape crisis hotline (1-800-970-5905). In the case of offcampus crimes, the campus police will get the victim to the proper agency and will remain informed. The Campus Police Chief and the Executive Vice President must still be notified in order to provide guidance and appropriate support and response to the victim and the college community. The initial responding officer should obtain necessary information to make a determination of the need for emergency response procedures and to take necessary action for the safety of the victim and the college community as a whole. In most cases, the investigation will be conducted jointly with local or state police for the particular jurisdiction. d. The Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety will assign a Sexual Assault Certified Investigator to investigate and/or assist local or State police with jurisdiction over the investigation. No formal statement will be taken from a survivor or suspect unless by a certified sexual assault investigator. e. The privacy of the victim is paramount. The name of the victim shall not be released without the express written permission of the victim. The name of the victim shall be protected at all times and released only to the Chief of Police and Public Safety and the assigned investigating officer(s). f. The Mount Wachusett Community College campus police officer should gather the following information: 29 | P a g e

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Name, address, telephone number; Where and when the sexual assault occurred; The location of the victim; A brief description of what happened to the victim; Name (if known) and description of the individual who committed the assault (if possible, include sex, race, height, weight, clothing, build, hair color, and physical oddities); Location of the individual who committed the assault, if known, or description of where the individual went after committing the assault; Description of the vehicle in which the assailant left (if applicable and known, including make, model, year, color, and license plate number) and the direction of travel. Any additional information that the victim provides voluntarily that may assist in the investigation and apprehension.

If there is the potential for the immediate apprehension of the assailant, the campus police officer should call the state and/or local police as soon as preliminary information is received and then contact the college authorities, as listed above.

If immediate apprehension is not likely, the campus police officer shall then call the Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety and the Executive Vice President or her designee. The Chief or the ranking officer in charge of the Campus Police department shall determine whether to call the local and/or state police.

The campus police officer shall file a detailed report on the incident before the end of the shift in which the incident occurred. The incident shall be entered in the daily crime log directly or via the campus police report system unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the release of information would: • Jeopardize an on-going investigation • Jeopardize the safety of the individual • Cause a suspect to flee or evade detection • Result in the destruction of evidence The Chief of Campus Police or his/her designee in coordination with, the local or state police with jurisdiction over the investigation, if applicable, will make this determination. Additionally, the same process will be used to assess the situation and to make a decision to disclose the information when it is determined that the adverse effect is no longer likely to occur. 30 | P a g e

6. The victim of a sexual assault may choose for the investigation to be pursued through the criminal justice system and the college disciplinary process (when the suspect is affiliated with the college) or may opt not to prosecute and only use the college disciplinary process. The MWCC Designated Campus Official (Executive Vice President or Campus Police Chief or his/her designee) will guide the victim through available options and support the victim in his/her decision(s). 7. The identity of the victim will remain confidential, however, the crime statistic, once reported to the campus police or other campus security authority, must be recorded in the Daily Crime Log and certain information regarding the report may be releasable under the public records laws. MWCC Students, Faculty and Staff Reporting and Referrals Any MWCC student or staff member who receives a report of, or discovers a possible sexual assault on campus, shall immediately report this to the appropriate campus services dependent upon the nature of the situation: o In Emergency Situations: Gardner campus: dial 111 to receive immediate response from campus police and health services. Stay with the victim in a safe place that allows for privacy. Do not leave the victim and, if possible, send someone to get additional support. •

Leominster or Devens Campuses or off campus locations: call 91-1 to reach the local/state police jurisdiction then call Campus Police at (978) 630-9111 at the Gardner Campus for follow up response. o In Non-Emergency Situations: Remain with the victim and discuss the possible options for services including: • campus police (978) 630-9150 or (978) 630-9111 • health services (978) 630-9136 • counseling services or student services (978) 6309142. Provide the victim information sheet (Appendix E) to the victim. The victim information sheet provides information regarding how to contact campus police and local police as well as the rape crisis hotline, the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts and emergency medical services for each campus. 31 | P a g e

In all situations, institutional personnel shall assist the victim in notifying the appropriate law enforcement authorities if the victim requests. All reports, whether emergency or non-emergency, must ultimately be reported to the Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety, the Executive Vice President and the President. The safety and care of the victim should be of the utmost importance in dealing with persons having experienced a sexual assault. Great care should be given in making the victim as comfortable as possible and in providing an understanding and safe environment as the necessary procedures are implemented. It is extremely important that these procedures are followed to insure that appropriate medical and administrative services be provided. The campus police will then be responsible for implementing the procedures specified in Section I, above. •

The Designated College Official – Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety and Executive Vice President

a. The Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety and Executive Vice President or designee shall be responsible for insuring that all College policies and procedures are followed. b. The President or Executive Vice President or his/her designee shall be the designated spokesperson for all media inquiries. Other Responsibilities and Requirements The Mount Wachusett Community College Sexual Offense Policy is in compliance with the 1992 Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights (The Ramstad Amendment). The Mount Wachusett Community College policy also satisfies the following statutorily required policies and procedures: • Both parties have the right to be informed of their options to notify proper law enforcement authorities (local Police, departments, the Massachusetts State Police or the Mount Wachusett Community College campus police), and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities, if the student so chooses; • Victims shall be notified of available counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the community (APPENDIX E-Victim information sheet. The College’s Personal Counselor and the College Nurse will provide immediate assistance and shall make referrals to the local Rape Crisis Center. Additional referrals are made to 32 | P a g e

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Lipton Center in Gardner and Leominster , Massachusetts at reduced costs to students or with coverage by individual health insurance plans. the College will provide assistance in, changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault incident, if so requested by the victim and if the changes are reasonably available.

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and SORI The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106386) is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 that provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education, or working or volunteering on campus. The Act amends the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to require institutions of higher education to issue a statement, in addition to other disclosures required under that Act, advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. These changes took effect October 28, 2002. Effective August 2004, in accordance with federal law, the College is required to advise the campus community where information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. Information concerning Level 2 and Level 3 offenders is available to the general public by contacting the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Sex Offender Registry Board, located at P.O. Box 4547, Salem, MA 01970-4547, (978) 740-6400, or local police department in the city or town of the Sex Offender’s current residence or school. Level 3 offender information is also available on-line at www.mass.gov/sorb. Questions regarding access to sex offender information should be addressed with the College’s Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety. At Mount Wachusett Community College, all information related to sex offenders on campus as students, employees, or volunteers is maintained in the Campus Police office. Additionally, the Student Services office conducts Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks on all students prior to placement in an internship, practicum, clinical experience or other activity where they may interact with vulnerable populations. Any SORI information that indicates that a student is a registered sex offender is shared with the campus police office. Student Off-Campus Activities Policy As indicated in the MWCC Student Club and Organization Handbook, the following security and safety policies and procedures apply to student groups planning off-campus activities: 33 | P a g e

• Approval of Trip or Off-Campus Activity The trip or activity must be sponsored by an approved college organization and the advisor must travel with the group and be present for the entire event. Clubs and Organizations should plan in advance for such activities. A Student Activity Trip Request Form, available in the Student Life Office (SLO) must be completed three weeks prior to the scheduled event. The activity will not be considered approved until the required signatures are obtained. Final approval will be made by the SLO. Liability release forms, available in the SLO, must be completed by each student participating in the trip and returned to the SLO prior to the day of the event. Also, when permission is given to take personal vehicles, a Private Vehicle Request Form must also be completed, in addition to the Liability Release Form, by each student traveling in a personal vehicle. Private Vehicle forms also must be returned to the SLO no later than the day prior to the trip. An emergency contact list for students, faculty, and staff attending the trip and an itinerary, lodging information (if applicable), and other applicable travel information shall be left with the campus police department prior to departure. • Transportation College vehicles are available upon request for usage for club activities. Student clubs/organizations can reserve a vehicle on a first come first serve basis through the campus police office. College vehicles can only be driven by a Mount Wachusett Community College employee with a valid driver’s license (i.e. club advisor). There will be no charge for use of the College vehicle. On the day of the trip, a passenger list containing the names, addresses, and telephone number of all passengers riding in the College vehicles or rented vehicles must be submitted to the Campus Police office and the SLO immediately before departure. When transportation is being provided from the College to an event for any MWCC students and there is a student with disabilities who requires accessible transportation, the club or organization must coordinate the planning of these needs through the SLO. • Alcohol Policy for Trips and Off-Campus Activities On an occasional basis, alcoholic beverages may be served off-campus at student sponsored college activities with written permission of the President of the College or his designee. This permission will only be given when consumption of alcohol is incidental to the purpose of the 34 | P a g e

activity. All state laws and college policies must be adhered to and student violators are subject to dismissal. • Off Campus Facilities The management of the specific location should be consulted concerning any special arrangements that should be made. Private residences will not be approved as appropriate off-campus sites. At the discretion of the Student Services office, security may be required at off campus facilities. If the establishment does not have its own security, local police should be hired. The number of tickets sold will conform to the legal capacity of the facility. Off-campus facilities should be accessible to persons with disabilities. • Supervision and Clean-up The club/organization advisor must be in attendance throughout the activity. The advisor should realize that he/she is in charge of the activities for this organization. While ultimate responsibility for decision making rests with the advisor, he/she should make every effort to consult with appropriate college personnel and student leaders if a situation of major importance should develop. The College, through the SLO and the campus police department, cooperates with local police agencies in monitoring any criminal activity that occurs at off-campus student activities. III.

DISTRIBUTION OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

In compliance with the Clery Act requirements and all other relevant federal requirements, Mount Wachusett Community College prepares and distributes an annual security report electronically and upon request, in printed copy, to all current students and employees and offers the annual security report to all prospective employees, students, and their parents. This report is issued no later than October 1 each year and is distributed by the Student Services office (room 144), the Campus Police office (room 034), the Department of Human Resources and Affirmative Action office (room 112) and the Admissions office (room 166). Additionally, campus security procedures and policies are incorporated into the student handbook and other human resources documents which are also published and distributed annually. In compliance with the 1998 Higher Education Amendments, the data in this report will be submitted electronically to the United States Department of Education by October 1, 2011. Additionally, the report will be posted electronically on the College’s web site and students, faculty and staff will be notified of the location and the procedures for accessing the report. 35 | P a g e

IV. CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES Educational Training and Programs â&#x20AC;˘

Students

During the reporting year of January 1, 2010 to December 31 2010, the Campus Police department sponsored, conducted, or participated in the following crime prevention programs for the college and the community: Fatal Vision: Presented by the Campus Police department and Student Services, this program educates college students about the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Instruction was provided at the Gardner campus (October 2010) Rape Aggression and Defense (RAD): Offered by the Campus Police Department. This course is a self-defense course for females. The program educates females in the area of preventing sexual assault. (Offered January and March 2010) RADkids: Offered by the Campus Police Department. This course is an abduction prevention course offered to children ages 5-7 and 8-12. The program educates kids in the area of personal safety and self-defense. (offered February and April 2010) Safety Orientation: Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety and designated campus police officers presented to faculty and staff on the following topics during the year: Topic: Parking, Smoking, Building Access and Security, Emergency Communication and Evacuation-during new employee orientations (includes faculty/staff from all campuses) - 2 times (January and September 2010)- Gardner Campus and via written memorandum provided to adjunct faculty Topic: Campus Police Department Overview, Emergency Communication and Evacuation-during Student Tutor Orientation-1 time/September 2010-Gardner Campus Topic: Campus Health and Safety and Emergency Response/Communication-1 time/September 2010-during Faculty Orientation Topic: Security of Buildings and Evacuation Procedures (bulletin) Posted Gardner Campus Police bulletin board and Leominster and Devens via handout for students and employees. Fall 2010 Topic: Emergency Notification and Evacuation and Emergency Communication-Faculty Assembly October 2010-Gardner Campus 36 | P a g e

Topic: Campus Safety, Key Access, Parking, Building Access and Security-Adjunct Faculty Orientation- Gardner Campus-August 2010 Topic: Disability Evacuation Procedures-Faculty Assembly-March 2010 Topic: Information Security; Personal Protection and Identity TheftFaculty Assembly-April 2010 Topic: Security of Building and Equipment-Professional Development seminar for faculty –May 2010 Topic: Emergency Evacuation and Emergency Response/CommunicationEvacuation team and general faculty/staff training: Devens Campus-May 2010 Additionally, presentations were provided to specialized student groups, classroom presentations, etc… as follows: Topic: Traffic and Safety and Distracted Driving brochures-provided in student orientation packets 2 times (January 2010 and August 2010. Topic: Spectrum of Prevention posted September 2010-Gardner, Leominster and Devens Campuses-open to students, staff, and public Topic: Campus Police overview, personal safety, emergency evacuation and communication, crime on campus, daily and annual crime log/report, emergency communication- special program orientation- August 2010Gardner Campus Topic: Emergency Response policies-Open house presentationGardner, Leominster, and Devens Campuses- 3 times during August 2010 Topic: Emergency Response policies and Communication- Evening faculty orientation-Gardner Campus-September 2010 Topic: Emergency Response and overview of campus police-ESL orientation-Leominster Campus-September 2010 Topic: Campus Safety and Communication & Personal Safety-(article in Mount Observer)-September 2010 Topic: Personal Safety Tips-ALL MWCC email article-September 2010 Topic: Web safety and Social Networking Safety-Bulletin Board postingGardner Campus-September 2010 Topic: Web Safety, Safe Driving, O.U.I prevention and Alcohol Safety (brochures)-Gardner, Leominster, and Devens campuses- September 2010 Topic: Party Smart and Fatal Vision –brochures and interactive activity—Gardner Campus-October 2010 Topics: Rape Prevention, Stalking Prevention, Sexual Assault Abuse Prevention and Awareness, Identity Theft, and Credit Card Fraud-various brochures-September 2010-Gardner, Leominster, Devens Campuses Topic: Healthy Relationships, Personal Safety and Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention-Class Presentation-November 2010 Topic: Bullying Prevention, Texting While Driving-Bulletin Board posting/brochures-Gardner, Leominster, and Devens CampusesNovember 2010 37 | P a g e

Topic: Crime Prevention, Campus Police Overview, Campus Security, Evacuation and Communication-Student Ambassador orientation- August 2010 Topic: Campus Police Overview and Services-Evening Student and Family Orientation- Gardner Campus-August 2010 Topic: Domestic Violence and Date Rape Prevention-printed flyersGardner, Leominster, and Devens Campuses- April 2010 Topics: Dating Violence, Stalking, Date Rape Drugs, Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault, Male Survivors of Sexual Assault, Rape Prevention.-brochures-Gardner, Leominster, and Devens CampusesApril/May 2010 Topic: Personal Safety Is NO Joke-Student Leadership Group-Gardner Campus-April 2010 Topic: Substance Abuse Information Table (April 2010): Campus Police Officers maintained an informational table for Substance Abuse Awareness Day Topic: Law Enforcement Career Panel: The Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety presented to students at the Leominster Campus-1 time Campus Safety Bulletin Board: The campus police department maintained a informational bulletin board on the Gardner Campus, South Cafeteria, information regarding emergency response, personal safety, traffic safety, crime prevention tips, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś was posted throughout the year. Campus Police Website: Safety information is published on the campus police website http://campuspolice.mwcc.edu and is available to employees and students at all times. Topics may change or be added during the year. â&#x20AC;˘

Faculty &Staff

In addition to the activities listed above, the College frequently issues communications to the staff regarding safety and security. The College distributes copies of its policies and procedures regarding safety and security on an annual basis (in addition to the Annual Security Report). Individual memoranda are distributed to alert staff of any special concerns and public awareness campaigns are featured on campus. The campus police department also highlights September as Campus Safety Awareness Month and October as Crime/Fire Prevention Month, offering special presentations and demonstrations designed to raise awareness and offer practical suggestions for maintaining personal safety.

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 Campus Police Officer Training Campus Police Officers have received training, attended seminars, or received certification in the following areas from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010: CPR/First Aid: All officers were certified in CPR through the American Heart Association. Officers received training in First Responder/First Aid various dates as needed. 2010 Campus Police Training List EXECUTIVE CHIEF’S SEMINAR SERIES – 2010: Nov 2/2010 Legal update & Dec 7/2010 Legislative Issues Seminar CAMPUS POLICE TRAINING: Oct 2010: Clery/Emergency Proc/Emergency Communication Training: Nov 2010 – School Response to Bullying: 7 officers, 3 on webinar including Chief Training: Oct 2010 Bullying – 5 officers & Chief and 2 in January 2011 including the Chief Training: June 2010 -Transgender interaction/response – all Campus Police Training: Sept 2010 – Policies – referral to counseling staff & distributed to Campus Police Training: May 2010 - CJIS Certificates: 1 officer Training: Sept 2010 – Safe drivers Act/cell phones/texting - 8 officers and Chief Training: Nov 2010 - Domestic Violence Response Team – 8 officers and Chief Training: Dec 2010 – Improving the Profession - 2 officers Training: Nov 2010 - Electronic Data Transfer- 6 officers Training: Sept 2010 – Traffic Citations – all officers and the Chief Training: Dec 2010 – In-service Victim/witness & Miranda updates MSP – On line Academy – In-Service/Jan to Dec 2010 SSPO Licenses: 6 officers and Chief Former Employees: 4 – 3 resigned and one no license New Employees: 2 – not yet licensed Training; Oct 2010 – The Art of Hiring- Chief Training: Sept 2010 – Serving Victims of Crime- 1 officer Training: Sept 2010 - Report writing – 1 officer Training: Oct 2010 – Budget & Finance - Chief Training: Dec 2010 - Suicide Prevention - 3 officers and Chief Training: Dec 2010 - Pharmaceutical Drug Trends & Heroin in your City1 officer 39 | P a g e

Training: Dec 2010 – Information Security Training – 2 officers Training: Feb 2010 – Harassment – Restraining Orders & Bulletin May 2010 – all officers Training: June 2010 - Internet Crimes Against Children - 1 officer Training: June 2010 – Frontline Leadership – 1 officer Training: June 2010 – Interview & Interrogation 1 officer Training: June 2010 – Drug Impaired Driver – 2 officers Training: May 2010 – NESPIN Analytical Training – I officer Training: May 2010 – 7 Habits of Good Leadership – 2 officers Training: June 2010 – Transgender encounters – video – all officers & Chief Training: May 2010 – WEB-EOC - Chief Training: Aug 2010 – MPTC – e-learning Class – 1 officer Training: Nov 2010 – ICS 300 Chief Training: Fall 2010 – Handicap parking review Training: March 2010 – FBI Campus Security - Chief Training: Mar 2010 – School Threat, Assess & Response – 2 officers & Chief Training: Mar 2010 – Veterans Trauma Informed Campus - Chief Training: Mar 2010 - Spanish Speakers & You – 3 officers & Chief Training: April 2010 – Managing Emotions Under Pressure – 2 officers Training: Mar 2010 - DICO (designated infectious control officer) – 1 officer Training: Mar 2010 – National Security/Campus Safety - Chief Training: Jan 2010 – Sexual Assault Investigator – 1 officer Training: Feb 2010 – Forensics for Property crimes 2 officers Training: Feb 2010 – Polishing the badge/Leading Influencing Performance – 2 officers & Chief Training: Mar 2010 – Conference on National Security & Campus Safety Issues that Affect Higher Education Institutions - Chief Training: Feb 2010 – Legal Updates - Chief Training: Jan-Feb 2010 - Spanish for Law Enforcements - 8 officers & Chief Training: Mar 2010 – Violent Kids – 2 officers Training: Apr 2010 – DNA/CODIS – 2 officers Training: Apr 2010 – Ground Defense – 2 officers Training: Apr 2010 – Budget Development – 2 officers Training: Apr 2010 – Alcohol/Drug Abuse Intervention - Chief Training: Apr 2010 – CJIS Rep – 2 officers Training: Apr 2010 – Domestic Violence – 3 officers Training: Apr 2010 – Active Shooter Response in Schools – 1 officer Training: May 2010 – Transient Criminal Trends – 1 officer Training: May 2010 – Threat Management – 2 officers & Chief Training: May 2010 - Sexual Assault Investigation – 1 officer 40 | P a g e

Training: Training: Training: Training: Training:

Mar 2010 - Information Security – 8 officers & Chief Jan 2010 – Handling dynamic encounters – 8 officers & Chief Apr 2010 – Extra territorial Arrest (Bulletin) – 8 officers & Chief Mar 2010 – Expandable Baton Armorer Course – 1 officer June 2010 – Fake ID’s – 3 officers

RAD Womens/radKids Instructor: One officer was recertified as a RAD Womens and radKIDS instructor, January 2010. Emergency Response: The Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety and Campus Police Officers reviewed emergency procedures with the emergency response team. An evacuation drill was conducted at the Gardner, Leominster and Devens campuses (Spring 2010). All Campus Police Officers receive training in Incident Command. In-Service Training: Department officers received in-service training conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. Specific classes consisted of one or more of the following: legal updates, Domestic Violence Investigation and Response and Executive Order 504. In-service updates are received quarterly throughout the year as they are made available by the State Police. V. STATISTICS Procedures for Preparing Crime Statistics The following statistics were gathered by the Mount Wachusett Community College campus police office. In compiling these statistics, the campus police staff requested information regarding campus crime from the local and state police departments (Devens, Gardner, and Leominster) and requested anonymous reporting information from the College counseling staff. All other crime statistics were gathered from the campus police office’s records. It is important to note that a formal police report or investigation is not necessary for a crime report to be included in the statistics. All disciplinary statistics were gathered from the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management office which maintains responsibility for all student disciplinary measures. Mount Wachusett Community College encourages all members of the college community to assist in the process of gathering information on campus crime. Faculty, staff or students who have witnessed or been a victim of a campus crime are encouraged to report, on a voluntary, confidential basis, any crime that has occurred following the procedures outlined in this report. Pastoral and professional counselors are also encouraged to inform persons that they are counseling on the procedures for crime reporting on 41 | P a g e

a voluntary, confidential basis. Additional staff, who supply crime statistics, and are designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSA): include student services professionals, co-curricular and advisors, campus police personnel, the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affirmative action officer, satellite campus managers, and health services personnel.

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OFFENSE Murder/NonNegligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Sex Offenses, Forcible Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary

Motor Vehicle Theft Arson

YEAR GARDNER LEOMINSTER DEVENS 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ONNONPUBLIC PROPERTY CAMPUS CAMPUS TOTAL Gardner Leominster Devens PROPERTY PROPERTY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

*CRIMINAL OFFENSES

*ARRESTS OFFENSE

Illegal Weapons Possession Drug Law Violations Liquor Law Violations

ONNONPUBLIC YEAR GARDNER LEOMINSTER DEVENS CAMPUS CAMPUS TOTAL PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

*REFERRALS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION ONNONPUBLIC CAMPUS CAMPUS TOTAL PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Illegal Weapons 2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possession 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Drug Law 2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Violations 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Liquor law 2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violations 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *None of the offenses or arrests have manifested evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, as prescribed by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534 OFFENSE

YEAR GARDNER LEOMINSTER DEVENS

Hate Crimes Hate crimes are defined under the law as crimes to any person in which the victim is intentionally selected because of the actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability of the victim that are reported according to category of prejudice. The Jeanne Clery Act requires the reporting of hate crimes for the following categories in addition to those crime categories listed above and listed by category of prejudice: *Larceny *Simple Assault *Intimidation *Destruction, Damage, Vandalism Note: there were no hate crimes reported to campus authorities in the calendar year 2010. Good Faith Reporting Included in these statistics are “good faith” reports of campus crime. All reports of campus crime are investigated by Campus Police to the fullest extent possible. Only reports of crimes that are deemed “unfounded” by law enforcement, are excluded from the statistics. Unfounding occurs when an investigation fails to substantiate a good faith belief that a crime occurred. Only after a thorough investigation will a report of a crime be deemed unfounded. Anonymous Reports None of the statistics reported were gathered through anonymous reports. Anonymous reports of incidents of campus crime are investigated by the Mount Wachusett Community College campus police and if there is a good faith belief that the situation is factual, the incident will be reported in the annual statistics with a caveat noting it as anonymous. This information will be included to provide additional safety for students, faculty and staff and will be so designated to differentiate between actual reports of campus crime. VI. CONCLUSION All of the previous material will be reviewed, updated, and issued annually by October 1st, in compliance with the Clery Act. The report is always available online on the MWCC website (search engine “annual security report”. Anyone requesting a printed copy of this Annual Safety & Security Report may do so through the Student Services office, the MWCC Campus Police department, the Department of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, or the Admissions office. Printed copies are available upon request. 45 | P a g e

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Appendix D _______________________________________________________________________________ PROCESS & PROCEDURES FOR THE EVACUATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM MWCC CAMPUSES The person with a disability is to be evacuated after all others to prevent injury. DO NOT leave the person with a disability unattended at any time during an emergency. Members of the Evacuation Coordination Teams GARDNER • Diane King – Nurse/Health Educator--Team Leader (carries radio communication device at all times while on campus) • Donna Thibault – Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities • Nancy Kennedy – Personal Counselor • In-Sook Manseau – Adaptive Lab Specialist • Dawn Fontaine – Advising & Counseling Center Clerk BURBANK PROGRAM • Anne Malkasian – Dental Hygiene Coordinator • Zulma Melendez – Dental Hygiene Clerk DEVENS • Julie Crowley – Director, Devens Campus • Michelle Mackie – Clerk, Devens Campus LEOMINSTER • John Walsh – Dean, Leominster Campus • Susan LaBonte – Director, Leominster Campus Additionally, designated disability sweepers are assigned throughout the building. Process 1. At the beginning of each semester, the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities identifies the students/faculty/staff who will have difficulty exiting the buildings unassisted in the event of an emergency 2. The Coordinator gives each individual a copy of the Evacuation Plan and explains the process. 3. The Coordinator records the schedule/location of each student/faculty/staff so that he/she can be located quickly at any given time. 4. The master list of the schedules is given to the: Nurse/Health Educator, Chief ofCampus Police, Reception/Telephone Operator who is located in the information booth, Personal Counselor, Facilities Manager, and each of the campus managers and their staff.

When the Evacuation Begins 1. At the time of an evacuation, the Evacuation Team meets at a designated location on the exterior of the main building and will assist as needed with people with disabilities. 2. If students/faculty/staff with disabilities are identified evacuation will be coordinated through Incident Command and emergency personnel. People who are visually impaired: • Have the person take your arm. The motion of your body will tell the individual where to walk. Ask the person to use the railing with the free hand while descending the stairs. • Describe the stairway procedure and the evacuation process to the visually impaired person as you move through it. Remember to use the stairs after all others, and move slowly. People who use crutches: • • •

Have the person use both crutches as a single crutch and the railing with his/her free hand. Move down the stairs slowly. If the person appears to be unsteady while moving down the stairs, hold his/her belt or clothing from behind.

People using wheelchairs: *

* *

One or two volunteers are to remain with this person at the time of the emergency, one to stay with him/her at all times, the other to be able to go for help if necessary. Move out of the classroom into the hallway, after everyone, else, and close the classroom door. If there is no smoke or fire in your area, remain at this position with the assistants. Within a couple of minutes, a member of the Evacuation Team will get to you and will assist you with the evacuation process. If there is fire or smoke in your area, move horizontally down the corridor and across the building, closing doors behind you. Because of the size of the building and the presence of so many fire doors, there are many safe areas where one could move in the: event of a fire or other emergency. *DO NOT use or move to the elevator area without permission from the Fire Department. Once the Fire Department has arrived, the firefighters and only the firefighters will decide whether the elevator is "safe" for use. If the elevator is safe for use, the people using wheelchairs will leave the building in this manner with a firefighter and designee. * If the elevator is not safe for use, the Evacuation Team and the Fire Department will assist the person down the stairs and out of the building. 50 | P a g e

***** DO NOT evacuate anyone in a wheelchair from this building via the stairs unless you have been thoroughly trained to do so, and you have both the Fire Department and two strong helpers at the person's feet. ***** If the person with a disability feels unsafe in your hands DO NOT FORCE him/her to evacuate the building by the stairs - move to another section of the building and seek help. ***** DO NOT remove anyone from a wheelchair to evacuate the building.

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Appendix E Victim Information Sheet Who to Contact In the event you are the victim of sexual assault on campus, first and most importantly, get yourself to a place of safety. Once safe, call one or more of the following: 1. Campus Police Department-Gardner Campus (978) 630-9111 2. The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts (1-800-870-5905) 3. The local Hospital/Emergency Room (below are listed the Hospitals serving the Campuses by location: GARDNER-Heywood Hospital, 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA (978) 632-3420 LEOMINSTER/DEVENS-Health Alliance Hospital, 370 West Street, Leominster, MA (978) 534-9675 DEVENS-Nashoba Valley Medical Center, 200 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA- 978-784-9000 or Health Alliance Leominster (see above) 4. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) (800) 421-3481 5. MWCC Title IX coordinator, the Vice President for Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (978) 630-9160 (during regular business hours) or after hours via Gardner Campus Police Department (978) 630-9111 The Importance of a Medical Examination For purposes of ensuring your own physical health, as well as successful apprehension and prosecution of your attacker (if desired/warranted), it is very important that you promptly go or be sent to a nearby hospital emergency room to be examined. As awkward or uncomfortable as it may be, you should not change your clothing or bathe prior to this examination. You will want, at this time, to be tested and treated for any injuries you may have sustained, and also be tested for the presence of any sexually transmitted diseases. Be aware that it is your right to have a trained rape counselor accompany throughout all or any part of the medical examination. The counselor is there to provide support and answer any questions you have. The information you share privately with the counselor is confidential. Seeing the doctor and having an evidentiary â&#x20AC;&#x153;rape kitâ&#x20AC;? completed does not mean you must prosecute your attacker, but it does significantly increase the potential for success if you choose to do so.

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If possible, either bring a change of clothing with you to the hospital or have someone do so for you, as your clothing worn during the assault, should be collected by the medical team. Protecting Yourself Following a Sexual Assault After a sexual assault has occurred, it is extremely important for your personal safety. If you know or fear your attacker knows your whereabouts, you may want to make temporary arrangements to stay elsewhere. Restraining orders preventing your attacker from contacting you are available through the court system. Although you must request the order (with or without assistance of an attorney), rape crisis counselors can help you fill out the required paperwork at the police station. Counselors can also refer you to appropriate support agencies and shelters, if desired. Recovery It is important to remember that sexual assault can happen to anyone. Sexual violence is not the survivor’s fault. However, victims frequently experience confused and deeply troubled feelings following an attack. It is important not to hold such feelings in – talk to a trusted friend or relative and seek appropriate professional counseling. Rape Crisis Centers offer 24-hour hotlines and these conversations are completely confidential. You can talk to the counselors about anything – they are there to listen and to help. They can answer questions about police proceedings, legal issues, medical procedures, counseling options, and many other topics. Remember, if you have been sexually assaulted, you are a survivor – you now need to take appropriate steps toward recovery – physical and emotional.

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